No power to epson 1280

Well, first things first I guess:

1. Try the printer in a different outlet (other side of room, or similar, not same power Jack)
1. If you have power here, your issue is likely the outlet, not the printer.
2. If the power cord has an "on" LED, check to see if it is lit up while plugged in.
1. If you have an LED with no light while it is plugged in, you are looking at a power adapter that is no longer working
3. If there is no "on" LED to check, your next best bet is to take your printer and power cord to a store that sells printers, and ask if you can "try" a new chord before buying it. (most stores will allow this to keep customers happy)
4. You may also want to check with the manufacturer if the chord is found to be bad, as some will send replacements free of charge.
5. The last option is that there is an issue inside the printer. This is not likely, though it is possible. Most printers have an external power adapter that keeps any power issue outside of the printer, but I can't tell from the epson site if this printer has one or not. (It would be a black box between the plug and printer.)
1. This can also be checked by "testing" a new chord at a store. New chord, still no power, internal issue.
1. If this is the case you will want to contact Epson if the unit is still under warranty.